Robbery, burglary reported at two Subway shops

ALLENTOWN

Allentown police are investigating an armed robbery and a burglary at separate Subway sandwich shops.

The Subway at 9 American Parkway was robbed by a man with a gun about 8 p.m. Monday.

The robber wore a burgundy hooded sweatshirt and was in his mid- to late-30s, 6 feet tall, thin, unshaven and missing a tooth, according to police. He fled south on American Parkway with an undetermined amount of cash, according to police.

Police are also investigating a burglary around 5:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Subway at 1611 Lehigh St., where the burglar removed a cash register, according to police dispatches.

Police broadcast a description of the burglar after apparently viewing surveillance video. He was described as having a medium build. He wore a black beanie cap, dark jeans and winter camouflage jacket.

Anyone with information about either incident is asked to call the Allentown Police Department at 610-437-7751.